Identity scam guide
Fake identity fraud
Fake identity fraud uses stolen photos, forged documents, false names, fake work history, or synthetic identity details to gain trust, access, money, or credibility.
Risk signal
Duplicate identity
Severity
high
Group
Identity
Common identifiers
Add identifiers that can be matched safely across reports, profiles, payments, and evidence without exposing unnecessary private data.
Profile URL
Use the exact profile url shown by the scammer so CheckKaroo can link repeat signals and avoid weak matches.
Phone number
Use the exact phone number shown by the scammer so CheckKaroo can link repeat signals and avoid weak matches.
Document claim
Use the exact document claim shown by the scammer so CheckKaroo can link repeat signals and avoid weak matches.
Photo
Use the exact photo shown by the scammer so CheckKaroo can link repeat signals and avoid weak matches.
Evidence to preserve
Keep proof in original form where possible. Screenshots help, but transaction IDs, URLs, timestamps, and chat context make moderation stronger.
Identity claims
Capture identity claims with date, time, sender, URL, or transaction context visible where possible.
Profile screenshots
Capture profile screenshots with date, time, sender, URL, or transaction context visible where possible.
Reverse image matches
Capture reverse image matches with date, time, sender, URL, or transaction context visible where possible.
Documents shared
Capture documents shared with date, time, sender, URL, or transaction context visible where possible.
First response
These steps reduce further loss and keep your report useful for review, banking escalation, platform reporting, and official complaints.
Mask private documents
Do this early: mask private documents helps reduce repeat contact, preserve proof, and keep escalation options open.
Capture public profile proof
Do this early: capture public profile proof helps reduce repeat contact, preserve proof, and keep escalation options open.
Request verification
Do this early: request verification helps reduce repeat contact, preserve proof, and keep escalation options open.
Urgent money loss
If money was recently transferred, call 1930 first and raise a bank or payment-app dispute. Speed matters for fund-freeze attempts.
Privacy boundary
Do not upload OTPs, passwords, full card numbers, full Aadhaar, private documents, or unrelated intimate media. Use masked, relevant evidence whenever possible.
Related categories
Similar fraud patterns
Profile clone
Social media impersonation
Cloned accounts or fake pages used to deceive followers, friends, customers, or communities.
Known contact spoof
WhatsApp impersonation
Fake WhatsApp accounts pretending to be family, bosses, friends, officials, or support teams.
Synthetic media
Deepfake impersonation
AI-generated voice, video, or images used to impersonate real people or create false trust.